Tech City UK Selects 30 Startups for Upscale

London – January 29, 2016 – Tech City UK has announced the 30 digital companies selected to join the first intake of its new Upscale programme, which identifies and supports some of Europe's most exciting startups. Following a competitive judging process, the companies selected represent the emerging digital businesses with the most potential for rapid scale and international growth.

"We're excited to partner with Tech City UK on its innovative Upscale programme," said Justin Stock, managing partner of Cooley's London office. "We bring to the table Cooley's global Silicon Valley perspective and industry contacts that will support these companies in reaching their goals with a view to increasing permanently the flow of Upscale stage funding to the UK."

Upscale aims to connect aspiring founders with a panel of Scale Coaches that have a proven track record of growing successful digital businesses within the UK. These business leaders hail from renowned tech organisations and investment firms, including Foundry Group, Techstars, 500 Startups, Reboot and Zoopla. 

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